Find three or four words/phrases stanza 1 that reflect the child’s happiness and joy.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with appropriate words from under A.

(a) There were ______ obstacles on the way, but we reached our destination safely.

(b) We have no ______ of finding out what happened there.

(c) Why he lives in a house ______ from any town or village is more than I can tell.

(d) _____ by gratitude, we bowed to the speaker for his valuable advice.

(e) The old castle stands in a _____ position above the sleepy town.

Write a composition describing a visit to the hills, or any place which you found beautiful and inspiring.

Before writing, work in small groups. Discuss the points given below and decide if you want to use some of these points in your composition.

● Consider this Sentence

Mountains are a means of communion with God.

● Think of the act of worship or prayer. You believe yourself to be in the presence of the divine power. In a way, you are in communion with that power.

● Imagine the climber on top of the summit –the height attained; the limitless sky above; the climber’s last ounce of energy spent; feelings of gratitude, humility, and peace.

● The majesty of the mountains does bring you close to nature and the spirit and joy that lives there if you have the ability to feel it.

Some components may be read aloud to the entire class afterward.

In stanza 2, the mood changes. Which words/phrases reflect the changed mood?

‘A cruel eye outworn (stanza 2)’ refers to

(i) the classroom which is shabby/noisy

(ii) the lessons which are difficult/uninteresting

(iii) The dull/uninspiring life at school with lots of work and no play.

Mark the answer that you consider right.